Invitation and Surprise

Sirius inclined his head again, this time at Meadow as his sister introduced him to her family. The bubbliness of the woman was too much for him, he much preferred his quiet sidelines, and was glad the sunshine wasn’t directed his way. He was a little bit surprised, and also pleased, when the stoic Resin got to her feet to hug her daughter. He had a strong suspicion it wasn’t a usual act for the woman, and he felt some respect heading her way for biting the billet and doing what needed to be done. Especially when it likely filled Io with joy.

The limping of the woman would equally surprise him, and this time disappoint. If she was not up to her full strength, he had no desire to fight her. He wanted a challenge or nothing at all.

Uck the attention of all turned to him, as they voiced their thanks for taking care of a member of their family. Touchy feely with anyone other than those that already belonged to him, just made him uncomfortable. He forced himself to open his maw, for Io’s sake. “It was my pleasure. Io is a singular wolf. What she has, she earned for herself” and she was his. Even if these wolves did have a prior claim to her.